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Identity and status

The Qur'an identifies Isa as the son of Mary and calls him a “word of truth” about which people dispute.1 Angels announced to Mary that she would bear a distinguished messenger, the Messiah, named Jesus, son of Mary.2 The Qur'an describes Jesus as a messenger of Allah, a word directed to Mary, and a soul created by Allah’s command, emphasizing that he is not divine.3

Miracles and teachings

Allah gave Jesus clear proofs, supported him with the Pure Spirit, and enabled him to speak in the cradle and later to teach writing, wisdom, the Torah and the Gospel.4 With Allah’s permission he fashioned a bird from clay, healed the blind and lepers, and raised the dead, demonstrating his miracles.4 Jesus declares that he confirms the previous Torah and brings good news of a future messenger named Ahmad, yet his contemporaries called his signs magic.5

Eschatological role

A sahih Muslim report states that Jesus will descend near the end of times; the Muslims will invite him to lead prayer, but he will decline, saying the community already has leaders.6 The same collection mentions the descent of Jesus as one of the ten signs that will precede the Day of Resurrection.7 In a hadith, Jesus is described as affirming his faith in Allah when confronting a thief, showing his personal piety.8

Theological clarification

The Qur'an rejects the claim that Jesus was killed or crucified, stating that it only appeared so to the people.9 The Qur'an warns against attributing divinity to Jesus or his mother, affirming that worship belongs to Allah alone.10,11